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Patient Care

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Shock   is indicated by extremely low blood pressure, that is, a systolic blood pressure reading lower than 60 mmHg (below 90 mmHg is considered low blood pressure).  
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Normal blood pressure is   110 to 140 mmHg systolic and 60 to 80 mmHg diastolic.  
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High blood pressure is indicated by   systolic pressure higher than 140 mmHg and diastolic pressure higher than 90 mmHg.  
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A radiographer who discloses confidential information to unauthorized individuals may be found guilty of   invasion of privacy  
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Defamation is   disclosure is in some way detrimental or otherwise harmful to the patient, the radiographer  
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Spoken Defamation is   Slander.  
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Written defamation is   Libel.  
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COPD is the abbreviation for   chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; it refers to a group of disorders, including bronchitis, emphysema, asthma, and bronchiectasis.  
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Automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillators (AICDs)   are fairly new devices that are implanted in the body and which deliver a small shock to the heart if a life-threatening dysrhythmia occurs.  
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Neurogenic Shock   The type of shock associated with the pooling of blood in the peripheral vessels***This occurs in cases of trauma to the central nervous system that results in decreased arterial resistance and pooling of blood in peripheral vessels***  
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Cardiogenic shock is   related to cardiac failure and results from interference with heart function. It can occur in cases of cardiac tamponade, pulmonary embolus, or myocardial infarction.  
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Hypovolemic Shock   is related to loss of large amounts of blood, either from internal bleeding or from hemorrhage associated with trauma.  
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Septic Shock   along with anaphylactic shock, is generally classified as vasogenic shock  
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Gross negligence occurs when   there is willful or deliberate neglect of the patient.  
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Beneficence   is related to the idea of doing good and being kind. (to only bring about good)  
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Fidelity   is faithfulness and loyalty.  
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veracity   is not only telling the truth, but also not practicing deception  
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Angina Pectoris   An individual whose coronary arteries are not carrying enough blood to the heart muscle (myocardium), as a result of partial or complete blockage of a cardiac vessel, experiences crushing pain in the chest, frequently radiating to the left jaw and arm.  
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Battery is   refers to the unlawful laying of hands on a patient. The radiographer could also be charged with battery if a patient were moved about roughly or touched in a manner that is inappropriate or without the patient's consent.  
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Assault is   the threat of touching or laying hands on someone. If a pt feels threatened by a practitioner, either because of the tone or pitch of the practitioner's voice or because the practitioner uses words that are threatening, the tech can be accused of assault.  
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False imprisonment   may be considered if a patient is ignored after stating that she no longer wishes to continue with the procedure, or if restraining devices are improperly used or used without a physician's order.  
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Vasodiolators   permit increased blood flow by relaxing the walls of the blood vessels.  
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Lidocaine   is an antiarrhythmic used to prevent or treat cardiac arrhythmias (dysrhythmia).  
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Epinephrine (Adrenalin) is   the vasopressor used to treat an anaphylactic reaction or cardiac arrest. Nitroglycerin is a vasodilator.  
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Hydrocortisone is   a steroid that may be used to treat bronchial asthma, allergic reactions, and inflammatory reactions.  
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Digitoxin   is used to treat cardiac fibrillation.  
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Epinephrine (Adrenalin) is   is a bronchodilator. Bronchodilators may be administered in a spray mister, such as for asthma, or by injection to relieve severe bronchospasm.  
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Germicides and disinfectants   are used to kill pathogenic microorganisms.  
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Antiseptics (like Alcohol)   are used to stop the growth/spread of pathogenic microorganisms.  
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Fowler's position   is a semierect position  
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Objective data   include signs and symptoms that can be observed, such as a cough, a lump, or elevated blood pressure.  
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Subjective Data   relate 2 what the pt feels, & 2 what extent. A pt may experience pain, but is it mild or severe? Is it localized or general? Does the pain incr or decr under diff circum? A tech should explore this w/a pt & document the info on the requisition for the dr.  
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Diseases that are transmitted through the air   include pulmonary TB, rubeola (measles), mumps, and influenza.  
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Airborne precautions require   the patient to wear a mask to avoid the spread of acid-fast bacilli (in the bronchial secretions of TB patients) or other pathogens during coughing.  
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Rubella ("German measles"), mumps, and influenza are among the diseases spread by   droplet contact.  
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The moral principle that describes the radiographer's aspiration to do no harm or to allow no act that might cause harm to the patient is termed   nonmaleficence.  
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Autonomy   patient has the right to decide what will and what will not be done to them. refers to the right of every individual to act with personal self-reliance.  
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Malpractice refers to   an action taken by a health care professional that results in patient injury and that fails to meet reasonable standard of care guidelines.  
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The Standard of Ethics consist of two parts:   the Code of Ethics (aspirational) and the Rules of Ethics (mandatory).  
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Category specific isolations have been replaced by   by transmission-based precautions: airborne, droplet, and contact.  
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Any diseases spread by direct or close contact, such as MRSA, conjunctivitis, and hepatitis A   require Contact Precautions  
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Contact precautions require a   private patient room and the use of gloves, mask, and gown for anyone coming in direct contact with the infected individual or his or her environment.  
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Anaphylaxis is   an acute reaction characterized by the sudden onset of urticaria, respiratory distress, vascular collapse, or systemic shock, sometimes leading to death.  
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Bradycardia (abnormally slow heartbeat) and cardiac arrest are treated with   vasoconstrictors such as dopamine or epinephrine to increase blood pressure.  
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A fomite is   an inanimate object that has been in contact with an infectious microorganism.  
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Nitroglycerin is used   to dilate blood vessels (vasodilation) and decrease blood pressure in the treatment of pain from angina pectoris.  
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Ventricular septal defect   is a congenital heart condition characterized by a hole in the interventricular septum, which allows oxygenated and unoxygenated blood to mix.  
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Hydrocortisone is   a steroid that may be used to treat bronchial asthma, allergic reactions, and inflammatory reactions.  
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In the Fowler's position   the head is higher than the feet.  
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Orthopnea is   a respiratory condition in which the patient has difficulty breathing (dyspnea) in any position other than erect.  
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High blood pressure (hypertension) is indicated by   a systolic pressure higher than 140 mmHg and a diastolic pressure higher than 90 mmHg.  
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